Wayne Thiebaud Foundation
The Wayne Thiebaud Foundation is a private foundation based in Sacramento, California. It preserves the art and legacy of American artist Wayne Thiebaud, with a focus on facilitating educational exhibitions.
Wayne Thiebaud Foundation at a glance
In short: Wayne Thiebaud Foundation gave $5.6M across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $932K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $5,592,700
- +356.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- +200.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $932,117
- +52.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $575,000
- Total assets
- $279,909,577
- +116.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (84% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Wayne Thiebaud Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. It makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1714 X Street, Sacramento, CA 95818
Phone: (916) 441-7906
Website: https://waynethiebaudfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Wayne Thiebaud Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Jan Shrem and Maria Manetti Shrem Museum of Art Uc Davis ($2.4M). Together the top 6 received $5.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
57 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 46 grants of 57 (81%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 84% of grant dollars went to recipients in California; the remaining 16% were attributed to an unspecified recipient state. Listed California recipients included organizations in Davis and Sacramento, and the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How Wayne Thiebaud Foundation gives
- Giving grew 92% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $641K (2020) to $5.6M (2024). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $5.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jan Shrem and Maria Manetti Shrem Museum of Art Uc Davis Davis, CA | Art donation to help in the advancement of art education and awareness. | $2,422,700 |
| Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco San Francisco, CA | Art donation to help in the advancement of art education and awareness. | $2,000,000 |
| Beyeler Museum Ag | Art donation to help in the advancement of art education and awareness. | $900,000 |
| Fine Art Museums of San Francisco San Francisco, CA | Cash donation to help in the advancement of art education and awareness. | $250,000 |
| Sacramento Region Community Foundation Sacramento, CA | Cash donation to help in the advancement of art education and awareness. | $10,000 |
| Crocker Art Museum Sacramento, CA | Cash donation to help in the advancement of art education and awareness. | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $279,909,577 | $1,495,982 | $10,973,542 | $5,592,700 | 6 | $10,973,542 | $41,982 |
| 2023 | $129,192,518 | $13,387 | $1,517,315 | $1,225,000 | 2 | $1,517,315 | $13,387 |
| 2022 | $130,696,446 | $403,277 | $5,210,312 | $4,860,000 | 3 | $5,210,312 | $46,543 |
| 2021 | $135,503,481 | $2,669,000 | $3,258,336 | $2,914,150 | 24 | $3,258,336 | — |
| 2020 | $136,091,977 | $16,250 | $896,270 | $641,320 | 22 | — | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated purpose is to promote the art and legacy of Wayne Thiebaud. Its 2024 grants went to art museums and other charitable organizations, with grant purposes describing support for the advancement of art education and awareness. The Sacramento Region Community Foundation, which received a $10,000 grant, describes its own mission as leading, serving, and inspiring enduring philanthropy for a just and vibrant Sacramento region.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported six grants totaling $5,592,700. Grant sizes ranged from $10,000 to $2,422,700, with a median of $575,000. The largest grants were $2,422,700 to the Jan Shrem and Maria Manetti Shrem Museum of Art at UC Davis, $2,000,000 to the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, and $900,000 to the Beyeler Museum AG. Each was described as an art donation to help advance art education and awareness. The foundation also reported a $250,000 cash donation to the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, and $10,000 cash donations each to the Sacramento Region Community Foundation and Crocker Art Museum, for the same stated purpose.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Alex Bult as president; Matt Bult as chairman; Maria Bult as secretary/treasurer; and Michael Wyman, John Madden, Becky Williams, Dylan Glines, and Lauren Ward as board members.
Wayne Thiebaud Foundation is led by Alex Bult, President on every filing since 2022; 1 of 8 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Alex Bult
President
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matt Bult
Chairman
President → President & Chairman, 2022
President & Chairman → Chairman, 2023
On filings since 2020
28 hrs/week
$175K (2020) → $175K (2024)
Maria Bult
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Becky Williams
Board Member
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dylan Glines
Board Member
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Madden
Board Member
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lauren Ward
Board Member
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Wyman
Board Member
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Donna Crabbe (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Larry Crabbe (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Maureen Miller (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Wayne Thiebaud (2020–2021) — Chairman
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $175K, to Matt Bult (Chairman).
Frequently asked questions about Wayne Thiebaud Foundation
How much does Wayne Thiebaud Foundation give each year?
Wayne Thiebaud Foundation gave $5.6M across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.2M across 2 grants.
What is Wayne Thiebaud Foundation's typical grant size?
Wayne Thiebaud Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $575,000, and its average grant was $932,117, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Wayne Thiebaud Foundation give grants?
Wayne Thiebaud Foundation gives mostly in California: 84% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were San Francisco, CA (2 grants) and Sacramento, CA (2 grants).
Does Wayne Thiebaud Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Wayne Thiebaud Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Wayne Thiebaud Foundation's largest grantees?
Wayne Thiebaud Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Jan Shrem and Maria Manetti Shrem Museum of Art Uc Davis ($2,422,700), Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco ($2,000,000) and Beyeler Museum Ag ($900,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 95% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Wayne Thiebaud Foundation?
Wayne Thiebaud Foundation reported $279.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $1.5M.
What does Wayne Thiebaud Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated purpose is to promote the art and legacy of Wayne Thiebaud. Its 2024 grants went to art museums and other charitable organizations, with grant purposes describing support for the advancement of art education and awareness. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Wayne Thiebaud Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Wayne Thiebaud Foundation's EIN?
Wayne Thiebaud Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 32-0339132. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Wayne Thiebaud Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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